Covid-19 News
Platinum surplus forecast to reduce significantly 
By: Martin Creamer 9th March 2022 The platinum surplus in 2021 is forecast to reduce by 47% in 2022 as Covid-related and operational disruptions gradually settle, the World Platinum... →
Covid-19: 801 new infections, 6 deaths recorded in South Africa
By: News24Wire 8th March 2022 South Africa recorded 801 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, which represented a 5.5% positivity rate. According to a statement by the National... →
Covid-19: No new deaths as cases climb by 1 147
By: News24Wire 7th March 2022 No Covid-19-related deaths were reported in the last 24 to 48 hours, according to the Department of Health, which means the death toll remains at... →
Stellenbosch University's epidemic response centre receives MIT recognition
By: Schalk Burger 4th March 2022 The Stellenbosch University (SU) Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) received international acclaim when its work on identifying and... →
Decarbonisation standing out as key metals/mining value driver – Wood Mackenzie
By: Martin Creamer 4th March 2022 As pressure mounts for the world to align meaningfully with the 1.5 °C global temperature rise scenario, decarbonisation is standing out as a key... →
S Africa risks destroying 100 000 vaccine doses by end-March due to slow uptake
By: Reuters 4th March 2022 About 100 000 doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine are at risk of being destroyed by the end of this month due to slow uptake by citizens, South... →
Covid-19: South Africa records 1 853 new cases, two deaths
By: News24Wire 4th March 2022 South Africa recorded 1 853 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday and two deaths. The Covid-19 positivity rate is 6.5%. →
More vaccinations mean more activities can open up – Health Minister
By: Sane Dhlamini 4th March 2022 Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said on Friday that while vaccination mandates remain a difficult topic, the “undisputed fact” is that as more... →
WHO sees little impact on Covid-19 vaccine supplies to Africa over war in Ukraine
By: Reuters 3rd March 2022 The World Health Organization said on Thursday it does not expect immediate impact on vaccine supply to Africa due to the fighting in Ukraine, and... →
Sibanye-Stillwater delivers another record performance with highest-ever dividend
By: Martin Creamer 3rd March 2022 Precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater in 2021 delivered another record financial performance, with revenue of R172.2-billion and... →
Covid-19: South Africa records 1 995 new cases and 5 deaths
By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd March 2022 South Africa recorded 1 995 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, representing an 7.5% positivity rate. Five Covid-19 deaths were also reported in the... →
